Ipswich in Spring 2022

You have completed your research, now what? How do you transform your notes into an engaging history that people actually want to read? Historians Dr Toni Risson and Dr Ana Stevenson will discuss their approaches to writing family and local history. Tuesday 6 September 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Level 1, 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich CHASING OUR PAST: WRITING HISTORY

PRESERVING YOUR FAMILY PAPERS Learn methods for the long-term care of your family history documents; including handling, storage and digitisation of a range of paper- based materials such as letters, diaries, certificates and maps. Presented by professional conservator Lydia Egunnike. Friday 9 September

This workshop will identify key historic photographic processes found in local and family history collections and provide practical ways to care for them. This will include guidelines on safe storage and handling methods. Presented by professional conservator Lydia Egunnike. Saturday 10 September 10.00 am – 12.00 pm Level 1, 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich CARING FOR YOUR HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS

10.00 am – 12.00 pm Rosewood Library

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED